US Bridges

W Plano Pkwy over White Rock Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.85 MI E of Dallas Tlwy · Structure no. 180430C01045025

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,040
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Plano Pkwy over White Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Plano Pkwy over White Rock Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21,040 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,117 by 2031. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Plano Pkwy
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location0.85 MI E of Dallas Tlwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01625, -96.81421
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,040 (2019)
Projected traffic19,117 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Plano Pkwy over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is W Plano Pkwy over White Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does W Plano Pkwy over White Rock Creek carry?

About 21,040 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is W Plano Pkwy over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns W Plano Pkwy over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.